Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 24th September 1993

Dilbert//1623, first published 33 years ago on Friday 24th September 1993

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judge dogbert trial alice temp worker wally jury

Official transcript

Dogbert says to the members of a jury, "Yes, my client did accidentally slay a 'temp' worker . . . Emphasis on 'TEMP.'"

Dogbert asks, "But who among us can say they haven't slain innocent people when the situation called for it?"

The judge replies, "I can."

Dogbert says, "Well, great . . . So much for getting a fair trial."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YES, MY CLIENT DID ACCIDENTALLY SLAY A "TEMP" WORKER...

EMPHASIS ON "TEMP"

BUT WHO AMONG US CAN SAY THEY HAVEN'T SLAIN INNOCENT PEOPLE WHEN THE SITUA TION CALLED FOR IT ?

I CAN WELL, GREAT...

50 MUCH FOR GETTING A FAIR TRIAL.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Slain Innocent People"

Summary:

The comic strip features a courtroom scene where a lawyer, representing a client who accidentally killed a "temp" worker, argues that the situation is not a case of murder. The lawyer claims that the "temp" worker was not innocent, as they were not a permanent employee. The judge responds by asking if the lawyer is suggesting that it's okay to kill someone who is not innocent. The lawyer then argues that it's a fair trial, implying that the client's actions were justified.

Key Points:

• The lawyer's defense is based on the fact that the "temp" worker was not a permanent employee.
• The judge questions the morality of killing someone who is not innocent.
• The lawyer argues that it's a fair trial, despite the circumstances.

Overall:

The comic strip highlights the absurdity of the lawyer's defense and the judge's skepticism. It pokes fun at the idea that killing someone who is not innocent is acceptable, and raises questions about the morality of the situation.

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